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Astilbe Fanal

Astilbe x arendsii Fanal
Arendsii Astilbe, False Goat's Beard, False Spirea

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Received young plants (end of October) are correct but of modest size: difficult to judge, only their recovery after the winter hazards in the coming spring will allow to verify if my choice has been judicious. Current review summer 2022.

Jean-Yves, 08/11/2021

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Value-for-money
Astilbe Fanal, a perennial with plume-like panicles of tiny red flowers.
Height at maturity
60 cm
Spread at maturity
50 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -34°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil, Damp soil
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Recommended planting time March to May, September to November
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Flowering time June to July
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Description

Astilbe Fanal develops paniculate plumes, composed of tiny red flowers. At the beginning of summer the inflorescences dry out in shades of brown and remain attractive throughout winter.

In a vase, the fresh flowers are superb, but they quickly wilt.

Plant in a moist and shady flowerbed, alongside other perennials. They like to be in woodland or by the water's edge.

 

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Astilbe Fanal (Flowering) Flowering
Astilbe Fanal (Foliage) Foliage
Astilbe Fanal (Plant habit) Plant habit

Flowering

Flower colour red
Flowering time June to July
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour dark green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 60 cm
Spread at maturity 50 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Astilbe

Species

x arendsii

Cultivar

Fanal

Family

Saxifragaceae

Other common names

Arendsii Astilbe, False Goat's Beard, False Spirea

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

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Planting and care

To plant, work the soil well for 20 cm (8in) and place a base fertiliser at the bottom of the planting hole. Remove your plant from its pot and position by covering the top of the root ball with 3 cm (1in) of soil, fill in and water generously to remove any air pockets. In dry weather, it is necessary to water regularly for a few weeks to aid rooting. Astilbes thrive in a marshy area in a sunny or semi-shady location. They do not tolerate chalky soil that dries out in summer. Spring frosts may damage the flowers and young leaves.

Planting period

Recommended planting time March to May, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Shaded rockery, Woodland edge, Undergrowth
Type of use Border
Hardiness Hardy down to -34°C (USDA zone 4) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Planting density 4 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil type Clayey (heavy), Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, Damp soil, rich, clayey

Care

Pruning instructions Trim the faded flowers to promote better foliage development. You can leave the flower stalks in place if you want to decorate the garden during winter, simply remove them the following spring by cutting them back to 10 cm (4in). It is important to avoid digging near these plants, as the rootstocks develop near the surface. These flowers are resistant to diseases and are rarely attacked by insects. While they are ignored by slugs, they can be susceptible to powdery mildew and fungal spots.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time February to April
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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